St. Augustine Parish

Rosary Making/ Rosary Club

• Sunday, March 23, during the Children's Faith Formation, members of the Legion of Mary from Mt. St. Francis will be at CFF in St. Augustine Hall from 9:50 - 10:35 to help students grade 3 and older to make a one decade string rosary.
• Sunday, March 30, Patty Clausen from our parish community will be available for anyone interested in learning how to make a rosary as well as how to say the rosary. Children under grade 3 are welcome if accompanied by an adult who will work with them.
• Sunday, April 6 those interested in working on the rosary will gather during CFF in the St. Augustine Parish Hall.

Sunday, April 6, is the First Communion Retreat Day at Sacred Heart beginning in the Parish Activity Center at Sacred Heart.

Sunday, April 13, Palm Sunday - The CFF students will gather for the Blessing of the Palms and Holy Week activities.

Sunday, April 20, Easter Sunday - Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord.
Masses 7:30a.m., 9:15a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 26 - First Communion at 4:00 Mass & 5:45 Mass

Sunday, April 27 - First Communion at 8:30 Mass & 11:00 Mass - No CFF

Sunday, May 4, - "Honoring the Blessed Mother" & Rosary - St. Augustine Parish Hall - 9:50 - 10:35.

Fr. Anto blesses St. Augustine Parish Hall during the Epiphany Celebration at Children's Faith Formation
Fr. Anto congratulates the winners who found the baby in their King Cakes!

Religious Articles: Please stop by St. Augustine Hall on Sunday mornings during Coffee & Donuts and Faith Formation to see the religious articles that are available for sale at very reasonable prices. Mary Frederick is the manager of the shop and has crucifixes, statues, books and a variety of gift items for sale. She can even order things for you. All proceeds go to the Faith Formation Ministry. Please check it out.

Children's Faith Formation is for children PreSchool (age 4) through grade 8 attending public or private school to help them learn the basics of their religion. Sessions are on Sunday mornings from 9:50 – 10:35 in the St. Augustine Parish Hall. The curriculum is based on Scripture and Tradition. We are always accepting new students. For more information please contact Ann Northam @ 282-1231 or 282-0423. Registration forms and schedules are available online at the parish websites; just click on the Faith Formation tab and look for Children's Faith Formation

Monday Morning Bible Study - This study group meets at 10 a.m. in St. Catharine Hall at Sacred Heart. We welcome Bob Leonard back to resume the study on the Book of Revelation.

Wednesday Afternoon Scripture Study - meets at 1:00 p.m. in Room 8 of the St. Augustine Parish Hall. We will continue our preparation for the next Sunday’s reading as well as studying St. Luke’s Gospel.

2013-2014 Lifelong Faith Formation Schedules

Adult Faith Formation Schedule - Year of Faith Faith Formation Schedule  CFF Registration Form and Fee Schedule Sacrament Preparation Schedules R.C.I.A. Schedule of Classes & Events Confirmation 2014 Parent Letter Parent Information and Reminders Important Dates

Sacraments and Sacramental Preparation

Baptisms are typically done at the weekend Masses. Christian parenting classes are required. These are held every other month on the first and second Mondays. Contact Deacon John Thompson to register to attend.

Confessions are held every Saturday at St. Augustine parish at 3:15 p.m. Communal penance services with individual confessions occur during Advent and Lent. You may also contact either Sacred Heart parish office (282-0423) or St. Augustine parish office (282-2677) to schedule an opportunity to celebrate the sacrament.

Marriage: Please contact Deacon John Thompson at least 6 months prior to the wedding. The marriage preparation process will be explained to you at that time.

Anointing of the Sick: Communal services are held twice a year. If you are aware of an upcoming medical event for which you would like this sacrament, you may contact Susan Wheatley or Deacon John Thompson after Mass any weekend. In case of an emergency, you can contact Susan Wheatley or Deacon John Thompson on their cell phones.

Confirmation: Generally occurs with high school freshmen. Candidates must complete preparation program before the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Ann Northam or Maggie Stovall.